Unsellables | FULL Episode | Michael and Kelly

Kelly and Michael’s home has been on the market for over a month…And while the price is competitive and the market is red-hot, no one is biting. The couple is stumped…But Sofie says the unfinished renovation projects and student-squat master bedroom are real sale killers. Potential buyers are focusing on the negatives, she says…And cannot see the home’s fantastic kitchen and many heritage features.
In order to appeal to families and young couples, Sofie comes up with a $4,000 plan to harmonize the home’s interiors. Worried about getting stuck with two mortgages, the couple is on board from the start…And as Anthony and the team finish odd jobs, refresh the wall colors, and add sophistication throughout, the couple gets a crash course in real estate 101 from Sofie in order to sell their home in time.
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Can a slick makeover and big sales campaign help desperate homeowners sell their 'unsellable' homes? Packed with practical advice and tips to add real value to your house, this bold series shows viewers how to transform unwanted properties into unstoppable homes.
Unsellables - Michael and Kelly - Season 1 - Episode 11
#Unsellables

[@creamofthecrop8286]

It never ceases to amaze me that some sellers don't even clean the dwelling before showing it. The thick layer of dust on the television spoke volumes about the lack of cleanliness &, of course, would be a huge turn off to potential buyers.

[@emusaurus]

Kelly looks like a movie star. Couldn’t stop staring at her beautiful smile.

[@MrsSMH1998]

I like watching this show because I can look at my house and think “my house is in pretty good condition as compared to these!”

[@jannibal9273]

I just don't understand how anyone can put a home on the market in that condition - plus it's dirty! Unfinished projects, leaking ceiling that has not been fixed, 2 different finishes on the upstairs bedroom ceiling and removal of a CLOSET in an older home that most likely doesn't have much closet space to begin with, and removing the fireplace (what were they thinking - they should have gotten rid of that ugly blue "day bed" thing that was stained and worn - UGH. Give me an original feature like a fireplace for ambiance any day!)

[@Hodgepodge31]

We were looking for a house like that - at a discount so we could fix it up ourselves. Looks like these owners didn't want to budge on the price though

[@luisv7117]

Thinking the same they should be shame

[@harborgirl8877]

@@luisv7117, They are definitely clueless. 😳

[@Ms-Jones]

I love that contractor. He has good ideas. I don't know why they haven't completed those task prior to listing

[@cocokai9661]

I don't! I've seen him do the easiest, cheapest, tackiest, laziest 'fixes' show after show. No real craftsman would do such slip-shod work as this guy does. I think they chose him for his looks, not his ability!

[@teddy9770]

How to sell a house: do obvious repairs first, then finish off the job by painting every available surface some shade of beige, baby blue or olive green, hide every piece of wood or exposed brick wall under a coat of white and stuff empty rooms with new furniture you don't actually need. Most importantly, don't expect buyers to identify dining rooms without a dining table, a bedroom without a bed, a potential office without a desk and kitchen counter space that isn't completely devoid of every kitchen related object whatsoever.

[@susanmurphy958]

I agree Teddy. Can't these people just do a little simple house cleaning before prospective buyers come over?

[@sissyrayself7508]

Yes you need to do those things to sell it. Glad you are paying attention.

[@irenerincon3611]

Felicity Ray Self Luckily I didn't need all those things done to my home before I bought it.

[@cocokai9661]

@Angel Bulldog Absolutely! All they do is make these houses look like every other cheap new build out there. As far as I'm concerned they not only strip them of their charm and uniqueness, but their value as well. I've seen them paint over some truly beautiful woodwork. You can't find new builds with this sort of wood. The quality of the wood we have to use now isn't at the same level, neither is the level of craftmanship of the builders. This Anthony is a prime example. All he knows to do is paint everything white (and he doesn't even paint properly half the time!!!). So sad really! People just don't recognize quality anymore.

[@vaderladyl]

Yes it gets repetitive, boring and predictable.

[@Amelia..B.B]

As someone watching in the UK, I'm gobsmacked at people saying they need more space when they live in such huuuggggeeee houses! Wow, this house is 2-3 times the size of the average UK house. You are truly blessed with space already.

[@jinde75]

Yes often that is the case. And they had three bedrooms so they could easily fit kid nr. 2. I am Dutch and live in Germany where houses are often larger. When we bought a house we were planning to live there for a long time. Not suddenly discover that it's to small. I agree with you, some houses are enormous, they should invite Mari Kondo and not move. Big house means more cleaning btw! 😃

[@juliana790]

Their intention was to move to the countryside to be nearer to the grandparents of their child.

[@tresawilkins7159]

A couple of shrubs and a few bags of bark mulch and a quick mowing would do wonders for curb appeal.

[@tinamagnuson2]

Kelly should model. Gorgeous!

[@dhoward5757]

Agree, yet this aired 15 years ago.

[@lesliespiers8407]

i know sometimes the painting of the windows looks good, but it just makes me wanna cry to see the charm , painted out. LOVE the Kitchen, outside needs some tlc too.

[@happydays1336]

I love the kitchen. It's so sparkly and light. It'll probably be what sells the house.

[@skd7028]

These Reno’s are realistic. No miracles performed but the basics are done to get a place sold. Which is the point!

[@susiefraser9182]

Who removes a Victotian fireplace to fit furniture? It's like taking out the bathtub to put a dog bed in the bathroom.

[@lesliecas2695]

Or takes out a closet to.make room for a bed????

[@VoteLaborOut]

love this show and how they addressed the key problems with a small budget

[@blademaid2902]

It should be a crime to paint the original old wood! It's so beautiful when cleaned up and polished. Too bad.

[@donnaaranda5970]

Exactly!

[@patriciazoerner]

I couldn't agree more!

[@annecaulder9495]

@@patriciazoerner When I saw her painting those cute little window frames, I said, "Oh, NO!"

[@melukosmik]

I 100% agree!

[@JamieM470]

The comparison house shown at 13:26 left the original wood alone and it's really pretty. I don't understand why they had to paint over the charm of Kelly & Michael's house.

[@BekkiBicci]

“Woah is that a floating shelf or are you just pleased to see me?” 😂😂😂

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

I'm always AMAZED that they paint trim without using masking tape!

[@dianeblitzer1498]

My grandfather, the professional house painter, taught me how to paint trim and corners with patience and an angled brush. When you've done this enough times, it becomes reflexive.

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

@@dianeblitzer1498 Now I have a gallon of jealousy!

[@dianeblitzer1498]

@@barnabyaprobert5159 You can do it!

[@thornbird6768]

This house looks great inside 👍🏻 no curb appeal ! They never put a pot of flowers or paint the front doors outside !

[@dhoward5757]

Toronto, snow 7 or more months of the year. Need something you can shovel.

[@alexisg7644]

@@dhoward5757 Lol Toronto has super mild winters. The front yard could use some curb appeal

[@yootoob4516]

The curb appeal wasn't touched. A porch spanning the front would have added WOW for under $600. The concrete steps should have been scrubbed. Old street numbers and lamp should have been replaced. Rusty air conditioner should have been brushed and painted.

[@margaretdevries8090]

There is a budget ! Do what brings best bang for the bucks !

[@vaderladyl]

This is about interiors so they rarely address the outside.

[@erynlasgalen1949]

There was a porch, but some moton turned it into an entryway. Those huge glass windows ruined the curb appeal and made me ask "what heritsge features?" Once we got inside, I could see the house had good bones and nice woodwork.

[@dianevessels2632]

I agree that historic homes need to keep their original stained woodwork. It takes forever to strip it to take it back to original stain.

[@dhoward5757]

It's now 2021, the younger generation no longer appreciates old dark Victorian homes or decor. Times change, Thank goodness. That's how we got flushing toilets, IPhones & utube😉

[@georgebush6002]

Hardwood floors prove people still love wood and a fresh coat of wood finish looks even better than a fresh coat of paint. They deliver pleasing results, but the wood painting has more to do with the limits of the designer than market desirability. Perhaps thoses limits are budget and time rather than knowledge but I am sceptical.

[@georgebush6002]

@@dhoward5757 Except well maintained Victorians homes sell really well and stain grade wood is a superior product in quality, if not price.

[@vaderladyl]

@@dhoward5757 That is exactly the problem: no appreciation for good stuff.

[@margaretalbert69]

@@vaderladyl agree, we live in an old 1930 house and left the original stained molding and doors, etc. Compliments galore. We did use light paint color on all walls, the banister going upstairs is beautiful original wood!!!!!

[@margaretdevries8090]

Like what they do! They have a budget so have to do what brings the biggest return for money !

[@t.t.5324]

The best format for this show -simple and to the point.

[@vanessarolph3532]

Another great episode. It inspires me to keep my house in good repair and nice and clean everywhere.

[@peachesdixon4930]

You don't need a bigger house when your furniture is Rubbermaid totes.

[@zahria]

What is that , imwonder ? "Totes"? Rubbermaid is a brrand?

[@annecaulder9495]

@@zahria Correct, Rubbermaid makes various plastic containers.

[@therealJamieJoy]

@@zahria great big plastic bins, like the one that had a TV on it in the master bedroom.

[@reach4thestars67]

Thank you for uploading.

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

Who covers up a fireplace? Especially in a period house like this!

[@emusaurus]

Sophie painted those beautiful wooden windows white.

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

I'm not a fan of the modern non fireplace homes but I really liked what they created as a focal point in the living room 😊

[@Whisperwomaneq2]

Unfortunately, buyers like this couple who remove fireplaces for oversized ugly furniture and closets to fit a bed are exactly what destroys nice homes.

[@pockethole1900]

Why don't they ever show the bathrooms?

[@FigaroHey]

They can't renovate everything. That's why this show is so misleading. They'll do the ground floor and not show any bedrooms or bathrooms, for example. Then you get gorgeous show-house in the living room, dining room and kitchen, but you know it's a dump everywhere else. Then they pretend that potential buyers are stunned and ready to pay for this 'gorgeous' house, like people don't check any rooms except the ones that have obviously been staged? If I went into a house that looked like a magazine photo-shoot in three rooms and like a slum in the rest, I would kind of guess I was being hoodwinked by cosmetic changes that are likely to fall apart (painted kitchen tile in some of these renovations - really?) within a few months of living there.

[@faafafineartist]

She is stunning.

[@zahria]

Stunning? Just DIRTY. Stunning people are not dirty , sloppy , lazy .

[@LadyArseling]

Meghan Markle vibes?

[@devika2527]

She’s a brand new mum getting up all hours of the night. Not easy to take care of the house with a baby that small. She’s done very well for a new mum and yes, she’s stunning!

[@notebookluvr]

This is my favorite so far!

[@katherinez9654]

Curb appeal is so important. The heating unit and the gas meter should have been dealt with. The 1st impression is so important. Some colorful pots near the steps would have been very nice too.

[@lisawiner7194]

Don't the realtors tell the owners to stash their stuff? We had to stash a ton of stuff to out our house on the market. Our realtor told us exactly how much we had to remove. The place was stark.

[@sasamafrass]

After watching several episodes it seems like the sellers never listen to their realtors 🤷‍♀️

[@margaretalbert69]

Anthony is the man!!!

[@tammysims5164]

Did that unkempt man just say "so?" to the lady who pointed out his dirty socks AND is trying to help him sell his UNSELLABLE house. All those unfinished projects everywhere in their house and he's like "so?" SO .... stop being SO lazy.

[@evelyntobias8081]

IKR? He didn't even comb his hair.

[@mgbsecteacher]

Those two are slobs and that huge picture window is abominable.

[@sasamafrass]

Evelyn Tobias he had quarantine hair before it was cool 😎

[@elizabeths4371]

I really liked the tin ceiling in the kitchen until they installed that bulky ceiling trim which not only looks out of scale but reminds me of a cheap aluminum cookie sheet.

[@michaeltutty1540]

That heavy trim is what would have been used back in the day when tin ceilings were used. The 1903 house I grew up in had the original tin ceiling. That tile pattern was very similar to this and the cornice molding was virtually identical in pattern and was this same size

[@elizabeths4371]

@@michaeltutty1540 I'm sure you're right about the ceiling trim from back in the day, however in this instance the trim, as it's been installed in this kitchen, looks Very Odd and did the room no favor.

[@zoeemiko8149]

Good grief. These people needed to be told to clean and make repairs/complete projects before putting on the market?

[@rhsb553]

That's what I was thinking. I wonder if the listing agent said anything to them beforehand.

[@dhoward5757]

That's why they called the show, get someone else to help.

[@AndyAvilla]

Love this one!

[@nancymoe4476]

I love working with the older homes. They have so much styly to work with.

[@eliza4746]

Toronto definitely has a look.

[@ginanjobarahesq.5942]

That comparable home is gorgeous!

[@mossie1954]

4:21 I LOVE that table!! stunning.....17:50 The Garden needed some bright green small plants in that drab garden.

[@teeser2436]

I know Canada is beautiful but the price of houses there is crazy. How can people pay such high mortgages payments.

[@danielaattisano1831]

Because you have never seen California's prices!

[@annetoronto5474]

These homes are even more expensive now, closer to $1 million. Between foreign buyers and speculation buying and selling the prices are at least 20% inflated.

[@chikenLindaloo]

If you think Toronto prices are high, try California. It's ridiculous!

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

Why do so many parents in this series view property on behalf of their adult children?! 🤷‍♀️ It's so weird and it just doesn't happen in the UK.

[@calendarpage]

Many parents gift the down payment or furniture, etc. Plus, they have experience with housing, looking at plumbing, etc. So they look at the housing to make sure they're putting their money in a good property. Not saying whether it's good or bad, it's just what happens.

[@jackietaylor4452]

Why don’t they show the bathroom as that and the kitchen are the 2 most important aspects of a house..well for me they are 😊

[@madelyn3073]

Jackie Taylor if they don’t show it its because they don’t need work...

[@baronessvondengler]

@@madelyn3073 I find that hard to believe, though, considering the state of the rest of the house.

[@cocokai9661]

True. That's where you get stuck spending money! I can easily paint my own living room, but updating a bathroom or kitchen is another matter!

[@bettypecoraro8104]

Fabulous job Sophie!

[@acaring2440]

Awesome !!!

[@artlitmusic]

Is this the first one with Anthony in it? He's a great addition, nice guy.

[@SusanBaileyAmazingEstate]

Half a million for that house? Was there another 1000 sq ft we didn't see? Goldmine in the backyard maybe?

[@jff1813]

This is Toronto, where even a garage is out of most people's budgets.

[@sowhat8307]

Housing prices in this part of Canada has become unbelievable.

[@IsomerMashups]

In 2020, this house would be going for a million and a half. Toronto is _ludicrously_ expensive.

[@robert-brydson-1]

both the Allsopp sisters really like coats with big buttons

[@karmad4491]

I don't get the coat.

[@freckles3705]

The white part looks like she hand sewed a tee shirt on it.

[@kathleenwoodbury7491]

Looks like a lazy couple, why on earth wouldn’t you finish the projects and clean? Would have saved them beaucoup bucks and got it sold!

[@plp4618]

I’ve never liked her wardrobe. She must provide it herself.

[@sharong8511]

I’m particularly appalled by the purple tights!

[@kalayne6713]

The green light fitting in the sitting room was underwhelming, sadly. Overall though, another nice make over. Good on you Sophie, she makes this show.

[@claudeusgothicus6453]

Sophie sucks so bad that I can't watch any more of her shows.

[@margaretalbert69]

Wow, I could never afford to live in Toronto!!! I Have 4 bed house with 3 acres for less than this house. Oh well, location I guess

[@lucieudem]

Salaries are higher also :)

[@momof2momof2]

This couple are years away from being able to be home owners. The after looks amazing! Did they fix the hole in the kitchen floor?

[@susy7663]

The girls is dirty

[@alisonbarratt3772]

@@susy7663 you blame the female?

[@clemdane]

My main reason for watching HGTV is to get design and decorating ideas, but frustratingly, they don't give you a "where to buy" reference for any of the products. I don't understand this at all. It would be a goldmine for advertisers - what would Benjamin Moore (hypothetical example) pay to have an episode by episode guide to which of their paint colors were used, along with pictures of each room and the paint color name and number? Right now I really want that dining room pendant light, but as usual there is no reference to where to find it.

[@plp4618]

They took away the baby’s room. Where did they stash the baby?

[@anderjpoo]

LOL I thought that too!

[@concettaraimondi3129]

Decluttering? That should be the first thing done. Interior paint job second. Cleaning should be done third. Replace dated light fixtures t4th. If room is too dark, install sheers over windows. If furniture is too big for the space, buy a smaller sofa and/or dining room table&chairs. Brighten with candles, a couple of books as accents, new toss pillows, flowers before open houses, and an inexpensive ensemble for the beds. This will sell your home.

[@jb6712]

1) Declutter; 2) Repairs of all gut work; 3) address aesthetics, in that order. There's no sense painting the interior when the essential work hasn't been done.

[@maryfrederickson9400]

WHY did they remove the fireplace??? Sometimes you can't fix dumb. Poor Sophie really tries hard to work with what she gets and sometimes that isn't much.

[@annsmith7196]

I’m surprised they didn’t do anything to highlight the beautiful window in the front of the house.

[@olyvoyl9382]

Do any of those fireplaces in those houses work?

[@angelamurphy9472]

If that’s how they were showing their house, where was their agent? Top dollar for a semi-dump. Move-in condition is key. Especially for $500,000!

[@photostrips]

i don't understand how people who obviously have money would choose to live like this. how do you have a baby and not a real bed???

[@beatravel6429]

the woman at 14:50 is giving me LIFE

[@sissyrayself7508]

Mehhhh. Nahh. She's just so so

[@jgsmile1331]

What about ac right by front door? I did not care for living room redo. What about master bedroom closet ceiling and did they fix the roof leak? Overall nice.

[@Karina-er7mx]

She’s gorgeous! He’s

[@auntylinda7640]

Blah? X

[@almalockett4998]

Why would someone not do a general housecleaning before allowing a TV camera in?

[@alisonbarratt3772]

It looked clean to me,he and or she work at jobs AND have a baby whst on earth do u expect

[@theajohnston761]

They never do anything with the curb appeal. It is awful !!

[@sab5076]

There's been at least one that I've seen so far that did curb appeal and the house really did need it.

[@wendymacmullen6480]

I love this show. But I don't know why if you're selling your home isn't repaired and spotless.

[@raew5263]

What about the front? Looks shabby. Is it because of snow? Is there a backyard? Why did they take out the fireplace? Pretty after upgrades. Paint does wonders. 👍

[@maggiesue4825]

Big mistake leaving that fireplace covered.

[@catmom4064]

I agree. That mirror was also a huge mistake too! Yikes! I would have rather seen a piece of art there.

[@alisonshanahan9529]

Where does the cot go? The baby needs somewhere to sleep.

[@phyllisarrington7436]

Wonder where the baby sleeps now?

[@amalHope3]

I would get a small loan and update the home before I put it on the market. buyers don't like to buy a home that has a leak on the ceiling, a hole on the floor, or an unappealing walls color

[@vickiesueshelton]

Lol but what did you do with the baby?

[@joyceluna7363]

What is going on with this baby's hair in the beginnig of the video?

[@dustykeele]

Static combined with baby fine hair. So cute!

[@adhc8560]

The husband needs a makeover.

[@annecaulder9495]

She clearly sees something in him that isn't obvious.

[@AmandaDavis6130]

Wrong show, try Queer Eye :P

[@andreesimoneau6167]

The best thing you could have done is put in an electric fireplace not a stupid shelf

[@ruththomas1652]

Whose idea was putting a red, oriental rug on the floor, then putting pale green on the walls? That is a horrid combination.

[@misst.e.a.187]

Actually, the tones complement each other.

[@zahria]

No. It is a classic combination for colour arranging.

[@fahnikan]

1:52 cute 😍

[@Alex-dz2et]

They painted the wood trim! Savages. Styling looks cheap and nasty especially the wardrobe

[@eutc7]

I think the wardrobe is actually 2 cheap IKEA wardrobes (at least they look very similar), I had one of those when I was renting a room in UK

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

@@eutc7 I have 5 of those wardrobes, indeed from IKEA. They are very low budget wardrobes and was called "Aneboda" or something along those lines. Definitely student budget friendly :)

[@lucygray6162]

The wife has been too busy with the pregnancy and new baby to do much with The Slacker a.k.a. the Old Baby. I wish her luck, and would advise her not to have any more children until he proves he can handle responsibility. I dated one of those free spirit types many years ago while doing renos in a Victorian neighborhood. The guy NEVER finished a project, never followed through, and never looked back.

[@keepitsimple4629]

So where is the baby sleeping now?

[@gratitudetouniverse2689]

How come they get a sold house to show? I saw some buyers ive seen in other episodes. So are they staged? After reno the houses look super cool to be sold. Not one seller quits to sell after reno. Bit confusing to me

[@heelrunner]

Textured ceilings are horrendous.

[@dalemoore8582]

"we have removed the baby from this home so no need for a babies room. I doubt they will miss him."

[@candismorton]

Why did you not decorate the front yard?

[@Lisa-ym1si]

Again she’s painting original woodwork. Whhhhhhhhyyyyyyy?! And then there’s the design choices that the homeowners made. Our bed is so big let’s take out a closet? Why not get a smaller bed? Our furniture is big so let’s take out a fireplace - I don’t even know where to start with that.

[@jingerjar1365]

WHY REMOVE A HEAT SOURCE? MY GID A SELLING POINT

[@olyvoyl9382]

The bedroom is not huge.

[@tabithasusa4089]

Why do we never get to know if they sold the house.

[@tabithasusa4089]

Oh damn. I take that back. We actually got to find out in the end.

[@lizzie1897]

This house isn’t even safe

[@Snowpersonable]

A finishing touch would be to put in some shrubs/plants to add more aesthetic value.

[@wanderwoman3882]

Wheres the baby sleep?

[@00Pati]

This is a joke now, I see garages in Toronto that sell for $750,000

[@morganfalkdesigns]

Bathrooms?

[@joannefrias3784]

Was thinking that too .I haven t seen any bathrooms in these fixers.

[@gulfcoastmodern8103]

Outhouse by the alley

[@vaderladyl]

@@joannefrias3784They have in other seasons of the show.

[@luisv7117]

Front yard needs TLC

[@sct4040]

Those large front windows are wrong for the house.

[@erynlasgalen1949]

Because that was originally an open porch. Renovations without a sense of architectural appropriateness make me weep.

[@jackiemontrose9552]

No curb appeal still and a tacky tin foil ceiling in the kitchen. As a buyer I would be thinking how much is it going to cost me to get that down?

[@georgebush6002]

I like the texture, but not the finish? I think it is common to paint tin ceilings, how would you feel about the kitchen celing if it were white?

[@vaderladyl]

The ceiling is not tacky. It actually is very used on high end places and millionaire's houses very often. It is a classic antique look.

[@georgebush6002]

@@vaderladyl You make a good point, there are some really nice examples of tin ceilings out there. That being said, do you think the tin ceilings were working in this kitchen?

[@vaderladyl]

@@georgebush6002 I think it worked better after they changed the kitchen but it is not a perfect look. It works better on a more classically decorated house. I always liked this type of ceilings so I might be biased on my opinion a bit.

[@georgebush6002]

@@vaderladyl Agreed, definitely better after they finished it. I was thinking the ceiling had no context where it made sense for the ceiling to be in that room. I was thinking along the lines of color and finish rather than architectural style, but I think all these are ways of providing context. I might try some of the following: 1. Paint or refinish ceiling to strongly relate to room elements 2. Add new room elements to relate to the ceiling. 3. Paint the crown molding in a finish that would bridge the gap between the ceiling and the room as a whole.

[@sladjanasimic5486]

External look of the house is poor and cost almost 500K?! Terrible!

[@metsarada9787]

This was filmed in 2008, that price is way outdated now for Toronto. In 2020 you can only get a 500 sq foot condo for 500k. A house like this in this neighbourhood would sell for a million dollars plus.

[@SoulFlower69]

Who covers a fireplace...this is an excellent way to save on heating a home in the winter. she is painting over exposed brick..not re-exposing the fire place and sent them to a home that had a fireplace to compare to their home.

[@4my2boys2]

Just think, that baby would be 13 today!